Douglas Scott Delaney, a 1982 graduate of Southwestern College, has recently published a non-fiction memoir, “Stranded.” The book is available wherever books are sold. The book tells the spring break adventures of Delaney, who as a freshman at Southwestern in 1978, had nowhere to go. His journey took him all around south central Kansas and … Read more
The Ark City City Commission has a meeting set for tonight at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is out. They will consider a proposal to upgrade some police department technology. They’ll also consider modifying the city code to exempt permanent established businesses with 100 or more employees from licensing private security officers through the City of … Read more
A USD 465 Kindergarten Roundup is planned for Thursday, April 27th. It’ll take place at each of the four elementary schools, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. This is open to families of children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31st. The meetings will take place at Country View, Irving, Lowell, … Read more
Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of the State of Kansas Internship Program online portal. It will be a one-stop resource for Kansans interested in serving as interns for the State of Kansas. With an expanded scope, dedicated program resources, and enhanced recruitment efforts, the State of Kansas Internship Program will reach students across … Read more
USD 470 says this summer, they will be unveiling a new district website! As we prepare to make it as organized, helpful, and user-friendly as possible, we’re reaching out to learn how you typically visit the website and what you visit for. Please take a moment to answer a short, 5-question survey. The link to … Read more
A fundraiser is coming up on May 6th to support 19-year-old Gracie James, who was hit by a hit and run driver in Ark City earlier this year. “1st Annual Gift of Gracie” is set for the VFW in Ark City. She was left in a ditch near her home on February 5th. A neighbor … Read more
The inauguration of Southwestern College President Elizabeth Frombgen will be on Saturday, April 22, at 3 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge. Frombgen is the 20th president in the college’s 138-year history. A reception for Frombgen will be held at 4 p.m., … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced $100,000 to support the two new health care apprenticeship programs at Pratt Regional Medical Center and Labette Health. The programs build on the Governor’s creation of the Office of Registered Apprenticeship last fall and include training opportunities for positions such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, Surgical Technician, Medical Coding Specialist, … Read more
Andover PD: Don’t let your old prescription drugs fall into the wrong hands. Bring them to us on April 22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and we will help you dispose of them properly. The Andover Police Department will be hosting a collection site for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Event This event … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today signed her 300th bipartisan bill. House Bill 2288 increases access to professional counseling services by expanding the licensed professional counselor workforce. With this bill, Kansas joins an interstate compact in which clinical counselors can practice in all compact states. Now, professional counselors can more easily move to and work in Kansas, … Read more